Tuesday, 30 June 2009

(art.inspiration) adriane strampp

On the weekend I went to the opening of Adriane Strampp's art exhibition at the Eva Breuer Art Dealer gallery in Woollahra. Her home has been shot for real living and I LOVE it, so knew that her artwork would be to my palette. Looking at Adriane's current works is like watching the morning fog lift over a forest scene. Well worth seeing.

Which five words best describe you? Optimistic, creative, clumsy, stubborn, compassionate.What was your first job and what path have you taken since then? My first job (age 6) was selling boxes of Chiclets chewing gum in Mexico. I think I sold one box (to my dad) and ate the rest. I dabbled with cooking, and textile designs, but after art school I was picked up by a Sydney gallery and never looked back. I am lucky enough to be represented by several galleries. What’s your proudest achievement? My house, I deigned the renovations (it was an empty factory space when I bought it), and was very ‘hands-on’ during the building process. I learnt a lot about building, and want to do it again!What’s been your best decision? To trust my instincts, things usually go wrong when I haven’t.Who inspires you? My friends and family, and my university supervisor Nick, who is a beautiful artist and mentor.What are you passionate about? Food! I love cooking, and am passionate about keeping it fresh, simple and seasonal. On the weekends I shop at the market and enjoy cooking for friends.What’s the best lesson you’ve learnt? There are very few decisions in life that are fatal.Which person, living or dead, would you most like to meet? I’m female, I’m single – that would have to be George Clooney!What dream do you still want to fulfil? Lots! I’d like to spend a year in New York, a year in Italy, and a year in Paris. I’d also like to have a show in Berlin, Rome, and London.What are you reading? A lot – on everything from aesthetics and philosophy, to cooking. I love the Movida cookbook.

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